Cool restored Impala accessories

Locate cool accessories for restored impalas with these tips.

Restored Impala accessories can be hard to find, unless you
know the stores that specialize in this type of rare Chevrolet parts. Online
dealers offer catalogs so you can review and buy cool restored impala
accessories without ever leaving home. You may also find Impala accessories at
local Chevrolet dealers, salvage yards and used car lots.

What are You Looking For?

Are you looking for performance and styling upgrades? Interior
or exterior accessories?Chevy restoration parts? No matter. You
can find them all. From wheels to factory disc brakes and interiors, there is
an ideal part for every car enthusiast. If you have a home computer, check
out the online stores first. Make a list of who sells what and be sure to write
down, or bookmark, the URL or web address for each store you visit so you can
return to it later. Few things are more frustrating than to find the perfect
item but forget where you saw it!

Probably the best way to start accumulating
the accessories you desire is by making a list of what you absolutely
"must have" and a dream list for what you would "like to have."
Start with the "must have" items and work you way over to the dream
list later.

Document Everything

Before you begin to replace your Chevy Impala parts, take a photograph of the
car as it is, and of each part that you intend to remove and replace. You need
to document all the parts so you can properly restore the car. This helps you
find the parts you need to match. Place each part you remove into a container
of some type, such as a plastic or paper bag or a plastic container, and
properly label it. Documentation also helps resale of the vehicle, should you
ever decide to part with it.

Types of Accessories

Chrome accessories are very popular today. You can find car
antennas, door handles, side fender vents, kits and packages, and pillar post
trim. Floor mats and liners are another category of accessories. Perhaps you
want to protect your investment with a car cover or bra? Exhaust and mufflers
are big sellers and they make a big difference in car value. Maybe you want to
go for dynamite stereo installation, such as a Jensen DVD
player and Kenwood amplifiers powering 10-inch subwoofers.The sky is nearly the limit when you
imagination gets going, so think of a theme and get started today on this
dream.

Buy a Manual

A manual of restoration for your model vehicle may be a wise
investment. Not only will you get clear instructions on how to properly restore
the vehicle, but you will gain helpful tips on things to avoid. If it can save
you headaches later, it is a good thing. Several places online feature
restoration manuals for Impalas.

Seek Inspiration

Look for inspiration before you begin your restoration
project. Did you know the late Buddy Holly owned a 1958 Chevy Impala? You can
see before-and-after photographs of the car recently reported to belong to
Buddy Holly. A video below shows the rock icon's alleged car in very
bad condition at a salvage yard in Holly's hometown. It was "brilliantly
restored" and scheduled to be auctioned at the 39th Annual Barrett-Jackson
Scottsdale Collector Car Auction in Arizona
in January of 2010. However, the car was pulled from the auction because doubts
arose about its authenticity.Per the
auction company's official statement: "Barrett-Jackson has been unable to
obtain satisfactory information to resolve the issues that were raised during
the company’s investigation; as a result Lot 1258.2 was pulled from the lineup
by Barrett-Jackson."Whether it is
Holly's original Impala, or not, this car is still a "looker."

Check out the 1961 restoration called
"Lemon Ice" (link is below) for even more inspiration. Wander through the pages of
some low rider or classic car magazines, or conduct an online search for "restored Impala photographs.'
You're sure to find something that will inspire you to finish your own project
and hopefully, it will give you some ideas that you can make your own.